Presnel Kimpembe’s career hangs by a thread as he continues an uphill battle with an Achilles tendon injury that has sidelined him for nearly two years.
Once a defensive stalwart for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, Kimpembe’s prolonged absence now raises serious doubts about his return to top-flight football.
It all began on November 1, 2022, when a seemingly minor Achilles issue emerged. What followed was a cascade of setbacks: an initial alert in November, an 87-day absence during the winter of 2023, and a complete tendon rupture on February 26 of the same year.
The 29-year-old is now fighting tooth and nail to reclaim his place, even resuming training with Luis Enrique’s squad. Yet, the harsh reality remains—Kimpembe hasn’t played a single minute since his injury. His once-promising return has been repeatedly delayed, with concerns over his fragility and match readiness persisting.
